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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1953
Page
4
President Eisenhower calls for Defense unification review in his State of the Union address. He cites three services and duplication, proposing a civilian commission to restudy the department and stronger National Security Council divisions to improve defense effectiveness.
In the past five years outgoing Defense Secretary Lovett prepared four memos urging that the 1947 act works in peace but not in war. He argued the Joint Chiefs are tied by law, unable to provide the needed military guidance for unification. Bush favored separating staff from the Joint Chiefs to reduce conflicts with the services and field commanders. Correstal, nearing retirement, recommended separating the Joint Chiefs from their services due to policy and budget complexities in wartime.
Harrisburg The Pennsylvania State Employees Council AFL commended Gov. John S. Fine for a strong forthright approach to recent prisoner riots. The council includes prison guards, six held hostage for three days at Rockview Prison near Bellefonte, with earlier plots at Western State Penitentiary in Pineburg.
A quirky quiz lists ten questions covering stamps portraits trees counterfeit bills a 1912 night club disaster and historical figures. It instructs readers to turn to the Classified Page for answers and grades memory, knowledge, and memory improvement.
A three judge federal panel split two to one held that television and radio stations may broadcast giveaways if participants contribute nothing to the prize fund. The decision followed a dispute over an FCC ban on "Stople Music" on ABC and involvement by NBC and CBS in the ABC lawsuit.
A 1983 Corry report recalls a highway worker’s near miss on Roosevelt Highway after aiding a slip hazard. Joan Stauffen suffered knee injuries and was treated at Corry Hospital. The Corry Rod and Gun Club won 1180-1127 over Walnut Creek as Merle Israelson led with a 242. William Grave of Concord Township died at Corry Hospital. Corry saw heavy snow from a blizzard-like storm. St Edward’s seniors visited St Brigid’s in Meadville for a dinner and play, with dancing and entertainment enjoyed by students. A medieval term study notes wussutlige meaning prowess then subservience.
In a continued hearing, Titusville, Old City and Franklin businessmen testified that many local travelers refused to ride PRR Trains 980 and 981 and were met in Corry Warren and Erie. The railroad argued losses of about 857 000 yearly but cities pressed that freight and alternative equipment could offset costs and cited diesel options.
Travelers faced reduced service as late afternoon and morning buses were cut by Whe line. Cities from Oil City Ally, Franklin, and Titusville pressed officials, labeling remaining routes slow and undependable. Witnesses included mayors and officials such as Samuel A. Buen and John A. McManus, urging improvements.
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